Famous Birthdays
- Alex Schwazer, Italian race walker, born in Sterzing, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Gösta Jonsson, Swedish saxophonist, accordion player and band leader, dies at 69
- Tebbs Lloyd Johnson, English race walker (Olympic bronze 50k 1952; oldest Olympic medal-winning athlete; 48 years and 115 days), dies at 84
1984 Highlights
About December 26, 1984
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
